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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
4
In Sisseton residents recall years of talk on a municipal saloon and a petition to test it. Officials unexpectedly moved Monday to create a city owned drinking place, sparking debate over success or disaster and raising concerns of future elections likely to push the town toward dryness.
An exhibition stretch of roadway is under construction in Olympia Washington by several paving companies. Each firm lays a 16 by 100 foot sample according to its own plans filed with the State Highway Department. The segment is part of the main north south highway through the state.
The News reports a Hankinson North Dakota school affair in which Tennyson's Crossing the Bar appears quoted as the work of Zena McKinnon. The item notes this as a notable phrasing choice reflecting the day’s literary tone.
Sisseton Booster Club plans a linked train of automobiles to boost Sisseton and the Chau tauqua. At each stop there will be band music, male quartettes, speeches and attractions. Pilot cars depart Sisseton at 8 a m June 24 with all invited to join. Register with W F Carlberg to take part.
Ortley Outlook notes a long running June 20 festival attracting crowds from Ortley and nearby towns with Indian ball teams, races, bowery dances, automobile races, band concerts and fireworks. The Sioux Indian war dance and barbecue are highlighted as features of the celebration.
The notice announces payment for warrants of One Road school district with no further interest after June 18 1908. Treasurer Miller Peterson urges holders to present warrants for payment as part of broad interest in better roads nationwide.
Last Sunday's services drew good crowds with updates on the choir and Sunday school. Upcoming events include sermons by Mr. Lake on Job and the grace of God, Children’s Day preparations, Christian Endeavor, and a Communion service on June 22 followed by Children’s Day on June 29.
The article lists booster club committees guaranteed to back the big city entertainment on June 30. Executive Committee members are W. F. Carlberg Henry Helvig and J. A. Rickert. Base Ball Committee includes Hue Batterbury and Jerry Wilson. Parade Committee members are W. S. Thomas W. Borene and James Morris. Dance Committee member is Ben Nelson.
The article expresses gratitude for friends acts of kindness and sympathy during a period of sorrow. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Art Klement and Mr. and Mrs. Ole Sweetlund.
The Junior Epworth League at the Methodist church held commencement exercises last Sunday honoring Frances Carlaw and Mabel McKeever completing their transition to the Senior department. The program included songs prayers readings and a diploma presentation with remarks from leaders and the Epworth League president.
The Gollmar circus arrived around noon last Friday delaying the parade past four and limiting to one performance. The open air show faced a strong cold wind but elephants lions pets and dogs impressed. Gollmar Bros. reportedly filed a $5,000 claim against the railroad for the delay from Webster.
Local ad by Schindler Bros offering premium payment for used automobile tires. Company promises higher cash than competitors and invites customers to bring tires to their location.
The May report shows the library open 26 days for book circulation and reference work with 267 volumes issued, an average daily circulation of 10. Reading table visitors totaled 183. The children’s section circulated 163 and gifts include Correct Social Usage Vols I-II, Official Records of Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion, Etude Magazine, Literary Digest January–March 1913, and Independent. Pearl F. Robinson, Librarian.
Amy and Judith Ulstad are sick with measles while railroad construction progresses rapidly. Melvin Satre has a measles case. Many locals attended cirrus at Sisseton on Friday. Ella Satre returns home from school in Sisseton. Laura Vollmer and Mrs. Ben Vollmer are on the mend. Isabell McCormack of Sisseton visits Ethel Ernst. Bernice and Ellsworth Landsmark are ill with measles.
Chas Olson and wife visited Sisseton on Tuesday while Mr and Mrs Levert Larson and Mabel and Henry were shopping residents discuss local enterprise and community activity in the small town.
Patsy Curran and Clara Anderson visited in town and at Levert Larson’s home. Mr Curran complains of cutworms in his garden while Mr Gorsuch works hard breaking rocks to span 30 acres. Golmar Bros show drawn Enterprises attendees. Severt Larson hosts Fenry’s 17th birthday party with games and refreshments. Theodore Larsen and wife arrived from Chance D. to claim. A large crowd attended Thos Lien’s grove celebration.
Ferdinand Keil remains ill with pneumonia under Dr Cavernaugh care. Will Lampman and wife hosted about fifty friends Sunday for a pleasant gathering. A large delegation attended Market Day in the Valley. Henry and Charley Kaufman led two fishing equipped autos to Big Stone, returning with a good catch, joined by Gus Kaufman J M Larson Will Lampman and Nelson Coult. Mr and Mrs Coult hosted dinner guests Sunday. Dr Burton of Wheaton was seen on the streets Thursday.
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